CL-S = Class
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Ever since I got my car, the compliment I've heard the most is about the "class" of the car. I agree. I think the CLs are classy cars. Whenever friends sit in it, they are impressed. True, our cars may not look as sporty or aggressive as BMWs or ISs, but I think that they have that element of style and class not found on all cars. For this reason, I am thinking to not drop my car. I DO think that it does need a drop, but I think getting aftermarket springs will take away the class of the car. Same with getting 19 inch rims, tinting the windows, and clearing the lights. Anyone agree?
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well, I do have comptech sway bars........
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GOOSE:
Ever since I got my car, the compliment I've heard the most is about the "class" of the car. I agree. I think the CLs are classy cars. Whenever friends sit in it, they are impressed. True, our cars may not look as sporty or aggressive as BMWs or ISs, but I think that they have that element of style and class not found on all cars. For this reason, I am thinking to not drop my car. I DO think that it does need a drop, but I think getting aftermarket springs will take away the class of the car. Same with getting 19 inch rims, tinting the windows, and clearing the lights. Anyone agree?</font>
Ever since I got my car, the compliment I've heard the most is about the "class" of the car. I agree. I think the CLs are classy cars. Whenever friends sit in it, they are impressed. True, our cars may not look as sporty or aggressive as BMWs or ISs, but I think that they have that element of style and class not found on all cars. For this reason, I am thinking to not drop my car. I DO think that it does need a drop, but I think getting aftermarket springs will take away the class of the car. Same with getting 19 inch rims, tinting the windows, and clearing the lights. Anyone agree?</font>
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What does your lic. plate mean ?
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1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock/PIF (Paid In Full)!
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get a window tint and your car will look 100x classier
get sways, tires and lightweight wheels, best performance gains IMO and you WILL feel a HUGE difference
all of the above should cost you $2500 at most
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AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
get sways, tires and lightweight wheels, best performance gains IMO and you WILL feel a HUGE difference
all of the above should cost you $2500 at most
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
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I'm busted, I've got tinted windows too ! I'm brain dead and need to hit the sack, been driving a POS rental, while my car is in the shop for a DEAD Actuator crap !
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Waiting for 6 speed manual CLS !
2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, Comptech Sway Bars,Kyocera Smartphone/Palm powered otherwise pure stock/PIF (Paid In Full)
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock/PIF (Paid In Full)!
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"We're spoiled rotten"
Waiting for 6 speed manual CLS !
2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, Comptech Sway Bars,Kyocera Smartphone/Palm powered otherwise pure stock/PIF (Paid In Full)
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock/PIF (Paid In Full)!
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I have to agree that the car has class. For me, it would be best described as a jewel - maybe a diamond!
Why, well exterior wise you have all of the chromed accents around the front grill, side doors and the rear ACURA emblems. Next you have the head lights that seem to reflect like diamonds. Lastly, when clean and buffed up, the light colored rims. Contrary to their illogical funtion, i.e., spokes protruding out to catch curb grinds, I love the way they stick out!
Maybe because I'm so used to the interior, but others perceive the interior as very classy. Especially the fit and finish, the logical and clean design of the inrument panels. The shift gate does it for many also. And I do have to mention that the seats get some serious respect.
When compared to other cars, the CL-S' lines and proportions are very elegant yet sporty.
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Why, well exterior wise you have all of the chromed accents around the front grill, side doors and the rear ACURA emblems. Next you have the head lights that seem to reflect like diamonds. Lastly, when clean and buffed up, the light colored rims. Contrary to their illogical funtion, i.e., spokes protruding out to catch curb grinds, I love the way they stick out!
Maybe because I'm so used to the interior, but others perceive the interior as very classy. Especially the fit and finish, the logical and clean design of the inrument panels. The shift gate does it for many also. And I do have to mention that the seats get some serious respect.
When compared to other cars, the CL-S' lines and proportions are very elegant yet sporty.
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If you just get shocks (keep the stock springs), a front sway, cat-back, and K&N drop-in, you'd keep the classy stock look, improve the performance and still have yourself maximally qualified for SCCA AutoX'ing/track running in Stock category.
You'd garner respect from the non-performance freaks for its understated classiness.
When you do run off your list of mods to real speed freaks (read: not street racer kids), they'll immediately realize the deliberateness of your selection, and you'll garner respect from them for being much more than the average "ricer".
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You'd garner respect from the non-performance freaks for its understated classiness.
When you do run off your list of mods to real speed freaks (read: not street racer kids), they'll immediately realize the deliberateness of your selection, and you'll garner respect from them for being much more than the average "ricer".
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GOOSE:
Ever since I got my car, the compliment I've heard the most is about the "class" of the car. I agree. I think the CLs are classy cars. Whenever friends sit in it, they are impressed. True, our cars may not look as sporty or aggressive as BMWs or ISs, but I think that they have that element of style and class not found on all cars. For this reason, I am thinking to not drop my car. I DO think that it does need a drop, but I think getting aftermarket springs will take away the class of the car. Same with getting 19 inch rims, tinting the windows, and clearing the lights. Anyone agree?</font>
Ever since I got my car, the compliment I've heard the most is about the "class" of the car. I agree. I think the CLs are classy cars. Whenever friends sit in it, they are impressed. True, our cars may not look as sporty or aggressive as BMWs or ISs, but I think that they have that element of style and class not found on all cars. For this reason, I am thinking to not drop my car. I DO think that it does need a drop, but I think getting aftermarket springs will take away the class of the car. Same with getting 19 inch rims, tinting the windows, and clearing the lights. Anyone agree?</font>
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I agree 100% the first time I saw the car over a year ago I said to myself that when the lease is up on my durango I was getting a CL-S. I really think it has classy lines
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drop it man. Ain't nothing class-less about a lowered car (not slammed) with some stylish performance rims. Just keep it clean and simple.
for example, m5 and m3's are low enough and if you get the optional 19's, they still look classy as hell.
if you keep it stock, it just going to look as classy as any other cl, but if you hook it up right, it's going to look classy AND good.
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for example, m5 and m3's are low enough and if you get the optional 19's, they still look classy as hell.
if you keep it stock, it just going to look as classy as any other cl, but if you hook it up right, it's going to look classy AND good.
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I agree with you. I have a CAI and I plan to do headers and a little sound but all in all it will keep the stock look. I might look at comp springs but I have to see them in person and possibly the sways. As far as tinting I am undecided. I have the white and tan and it looks so nice without tint I just don't know what to do yet. I guess I will wait till I see one in person as well. I have had people stair at it and tell me how beautiful it is. The inside is so nice..just look at other cars like the IS and BMW. No offence to ether because they are very nice cars but, the inside of the BMW looks a little outdated for me and the IS is just not as nice and smooth as ACURA. Just my .02
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I agree with you. I have a CAI and I plan to do headers and a little sound but all in all it will keep the stock look. I might look at comp springs but I have to see them in person and possibly the sways. As far as tinting I am undecided. I have the white and tan and it looks so nice without tint I just don't know what to do yet. I guess I will wait till I see one in person as well. I have had people stair at it and tell me how beautiful it is. The inside is so nice..just look at other cars like the IS and BMW. No offence to ether because they are very nice cars but, the inside of the BMW looks a little outdated for me and the IS is just not as nice and smooth as ACURA. Just my .02
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2001 CL-S White/Tan
non navi DOM 01/01
* Spoiler
* Weel Locks
* Polarg m-6
* Red AEM CAI
* 2001 Infinity Kappas in and waiting to install
## Selling 97 and up prelude i/h/e for 600.00. E-mail me##
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Tint and springs make the car look sportier, besides the class is mainly on the inside.
Dude, it looks like it's ready for a rice paddy or a flood the way the wheelwells are like three inches above the top of the tire. It's wearing capri pants for cryin' out loud. Get some springs.
-J
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50% tint sides, 35% back.
J&J custom CAI
Comptech drop-in filter.
I smell Comptech springs and sways in the near future! w00t!
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">you'd keep the classy stock look,</font>
-J
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50% tint sides, 35% back.
J&J custom CAI
Comptech drop-in filter.
I smell Comptech springs and sways in the near future! w00t!
[This message has been edited by JRock (edited 06-28-2001).]
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by NOLACLS:
GOOSE
I agree with you. I have a CAI and I plan to do headers and a little sound but all in all it will keep the stock look. I might look at comp springs but I have to see them in person and possibly the sways. As far as tinting I am undecided. I have the white and tan and it looks so nice without tint I just don't know what to do yet. I guess I will wait till I see one in person as well. I have had people stair at it and tell me how beautiful it is. The inside is so nice..just look at other cars like the IS and BMW. No offence to ether because they are very nice cars but, the inside of the BMW looks a little outdated for me and the IS is just not as nice and smooth as ACURA. Just my .02
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GOOSE
I agree with you. I have a CAI and I plan to do headers and a little sound but all in all it will keep the stock look. I might look at comp springs but I have to see them in person and possibly the sways. As far as tinting I am undecided. I have the white and tan and it looks so nice without tint I just don't know what to do yet. I guess I will wait till I see one in person as well. I have had people stair at it and tell me how beautiful it is. The inside is so nice..just look at other cars like the IS and BMW. No offence to ether because they are very nice cars but, the inside of the BMW looks a little outdated for me and the IS is just not as nice and smooth as ACURA. Just my .02
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I'd have to agree with Goose. The car is made to be more classy than sporty. COnsidering what it cost, I feel it is a very good deal.
I had a group of teenage punks in a Talon get in front and start poking their heads back. Either they were looking at the car, or my GF. She HAS been working out quite a bit...
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I had a group of teenage punks in a Talon get in front and start poking their heads back. Either they were looking at the car, or my GF. She HAS been working out quite a bit...
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So...she's down to 200 now!?! j/k
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Scorpius:
I'd have to agree with Goose. The car is made to be more classy than sporty. COnsidering what it cost, I feel it is a very good deal.
I had a group of teenage punks in a Talon get in front and start poking their heads back. Either they were looking at the car, or my GF. She HAS been working out quite a bit...
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I'd have to agree with Goose. The car is made to be more classy than sporty. COnsidering what it cost, I feel it is a very good deal.
I had a group of teenage punks in a Talon get in front and start poking their heads back. Either they were looking at the car, or my GF. She HAS been working out quite a bit...
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2001 Cl-S Black on Black with Navigation
Black Tint all around (15%~45%)
Weapon-R Dragon Filter with Cold Air Funnel and Ram Air Attachment
Weapon-R Coil-Overs
Koni Adjustable Struts
Comptech Sway Bars
Comptech Headers
14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
Yes, I know I'm going to hell for wasting gas on Civics....
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I agree with JRock, drop it with Comptech springs and tinting will not take any class away. In fact it'll add more class. Believe me people know class when they see it. Plus you'll be satified with the drop just enough to be please with. Otherwise you'll always regret not doing it.
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He he... 200... nah, she's 105.
Skinny girls are better.. that way when they get older they aren't fat.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Scorpius:
He he... 200... nah, she's 105.
Skinny girls are better.. that way when they get older they aren't fat.
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He he... 200... nah, she's 105.
Skinny girls are better.. that way when they get older they aren't fat.
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That works until one starts pushing 39. Even though I'm 22, I'm in it for the long haul. Some cars/girls you just don't trade in no matter what.
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